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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

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Teachers Having Babies

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HampdenMum · 16/02/2012 08:24

Reading other threads it looks like there are lots of teachers having babies in 2012!
Anyone going to join me?
I'm 5 weeks - first baby, due date 20th October - and I teach Early Years!

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BeeWi · 16/02/2012 08:35

Secondary school teacher. First baby too. Due 8th March. Kind of nice to be concentrating on looking after your own child rather than other people's, right?

I bet teaching early years will have prepared you well...I know next to nothing about little ones (frighteningly); teenagers are a lot less scary! I'm hoping the instincts will kick in when bubs arrives. If not, thank heavens for mumsnet.

Wants3 · 16/02/2012 08:36

I am a preschool supervisor, due in may, do I count? I follow EYFS :)

nenehooo · 16/02/2012 08:37

I was thinking that too - how strange?! Great idea to start this thread, I'm finding it hard to imagine how I'm gonna cope being pregnant and teaching! I'm 5 weeks according to GP, 3 weeks according to me, due around 14th October. Am sleeping for England and boobs are getting sorer by the day. I teach Year 2 but my heart is in Early Years/Year 1!

MyGoldenNotebook · 16/02/2012 09:04

I'm a teacher too (English, secondary) due in June. Hi wants! We're obvioulsy destined to keep meeting :) Found out I'm having a girl on Valentine's Day!

Flickstar · 16/02/2012 09:29

Hello, I teach secondary school and am due in July. Have found it very embarrassing telling my 17 and 18 year olds that I'm pregnant! Now they know I've had sex!

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nenehooo · 16/02/2012 09:51

Ah thanks belgianbun - good to hear from someone who's been there. My Head is lovely, but I am wondering about how she'll take my news - I work in a very small school and am one of the more experienced members of staff (a few NQTs). We also have 1 teacher off on maternity and 1 about to go - it does have a big affect on a small school. We also have the prospect of OFSTED looming any day so this adds to the bad timing-ness of it all!
I was thinking I'd try to work til the end of September - prob won't be able to take a full year off due to finances, so would rather work as long as poss and have more time with LO. Am telling Head on Monday - fingers crossed!

Peasandyoghurt · 16/02/2012 10:36

I'm currently doing a PGCE, secondary. Really struggling I have to admit. Currently 16 weeks and still suffering the most awful morning sickness. My course leader seems to think I should just quit and go back in a later year (he suggests next year - what makes him think having a little baby + PGCE would be any easier I have no idea!)

Be interested to know how 'real' teachers have coped with ongoing morning sickness whilst teaching? I've never actually (touch wood) had to run out of a lesson yet, but the biggest problem I'm having is planning - I'm just so exhausted from it all when at home I'm really struggling to keep on top of it all. Any tips/ encouragement much appreciated!

Lucylucy57 · 16/02/2012 12:07

He everyone, I work in secondary and currently Ive students giving me name suggestions for the little on a daily basis! I really struggled with my sickness and nausea during the early months. Obe day in particular, I was taking 60 of the more challenging y11 students to a local college for a day trip and I just felt so ill and looked pretty rough too which was pointed out by more than one of the littel darlings. I very nearly cried that day! Luckily, they and me managed to get through it intact. Im enjoying the half term at the moment - a very good time to recharge some energy. Working from the sofa isnt half as exhausting!

twizzlestix · 16/02/2012 12:17

I am a primary teacher and am 11 weeks. I have a TA so I told her and she knew whenever I left the room sharpish it was due to morning sickness and would keep the kids occupied. Haven't told the children yet or my HT. From seeing experiences of others, I very much doubt he'll ease up the pressure etc so no reason to tell him earlier than I need too...

stargirl1701 · 16/02/2012 12:19

I am a primary school teacher. We are due 2nd September with our first baby. "Luckily" my ms has been in the evening till about 2am. I am so tired. I'm finding the fatigue really overwhelming.

musicalmrs · 16/02/2012 12:33

I'm a part time teacher - a music peri, heading towards 28 weeks. Was teaching four days a week, now down to three as of last week, hurrah! I teach all ages- currently from yr 4 to yr 11.

Only six weeks left of teaching. Counting down the days. Still enjoying teaching, but not the travel to/from/in between schools (I'm in five schools a week, was six..).

Golden, haven't seen you in ages! Congratulations! (and to everyone else, of course!).

Caitycat · 16/02/2012 14:30

I'm a secondary mfl teacher due on 1st September, 12 week scan tomorrow so I'm hoping to be able to tell people after half term!

Cathycomehome · 16/02/2012 15:22

Primary teacher here expecting second after a 12 year gap! 18 weeks pregnant, so due in July.

rjteach · 16/02/2012 15:47

Hi, I currently teach Year 3 and am 26 weeks with daughter no 2. Is hard work teaching whilst pregnant, even more so with number 2 because you can't come home and go straight to sleep! Luckily have a GTP student teaching my class fro the next 4 weeks so only have 4 weeks full teaching left - not that I am counting!

Sparklesandglitter · 16/02/2012 16:23

I'm a secondary teacher and I'm 13 weeks pregnant with my first baby I'm due at the end of August (perfectly planned to fall in line with the summer holidays!!) I have now told work who have been great so far

pickledpeppers · 16/02/2012 16:30

Hi I'm currently 27 weeks with 1st baby. I teach Y5. I had terrible all day sickness for the first 17 weeks, now I just feel tired/lethargic most of the time. My head is not helpful, she's even given me extra work to do. She is also pretty clueless and suggested I start my mat leave early if I was tired. I pointed out that that wouldn't be necessary as I can take time off sick if I feel too unwell to work any time up to 36 weeks. I'm enjoying half-term as it's meant I can have lots of naps, dreading being back at work next week.

I'd be interested to know if any of you other teachers have been given lighter duties/timetable etc. during later stages of pregnancy

funchum8am · 16/02/2012 17:01

I am a teacher currently just 9 weeks but have an early scan (due to previous miscarriages) on Monday so have already have to ask for cover for a lesson so I can get there! I am sure my boss will suspect so will tell her straight away if the scan goes well.

I am due on Sept 21st so will probably go back for a few days after summer hold, do results analysis and then go on ML but obviously only if I'm in a fit state! I am head of faculty so the only person who can give me extra work is the deputy head my line manager and I suspect she is going to be fabulous. I have two ladies returning from ML in my faculty before I go so will remember to pay it forward and be hugely understanding of their needs as mums of babies!!! I would hope I would have been anyway but there's nothing like going through it yourself to up your empathy capacity.

dreamingofanallotment · 16/02/2012 17:05

I too am enjoying lots of naps during half term!

I'm 28 weeks with my first baby - so don't want to go back to work after half term! Only 6 weeks to go though... I teach Year 1 who are very excited about the baby in my tummy and it seems a few of them have been reporting to their parents that my tummy is getting realllly big now. (I dread to think what they'll be saying in a few weeks time when I'm even bigger!)

I've been told that I'm being taken off the playtime duty rota after half term..whether or not that actually happens remains to be seen, but I'm v hopeful! Apart from that though, there's been no real change - I'm Literacy Co-ordinator so have been having to do all of the extra work that comes with that as well.

Trillian79 · 16/02/2012 17:19

I'm a secondary English teacher and 11 weeks today (had my dating scan this morning!). I've told the head but no-one else yet. Have been exhausted at work, going to bed at 8.30 at night and so no energy for marking/planning. That has been the hardest thing so far - I can't find any enthusiasm for work and I'm counting the days!

Alligatorpie · 16/02/2012 18:13

I am a kindergarten teacher, due June 17 th. Currently teaching in Egypt, but going back to the UK to have the baby.

karatekimmi · 16/02/2012 18:30

Hi, I'm a secondary maths teacher, 25 weeks, so due the end of May!

The morning sickness wasn't a problem, but 3 hour lessons and a bladder the size of a thimble isn't good! I can now pee and be back in 30 seconds and be back in the room!

karatekimmi · 16/02/2012 18:33

Hi, I'm a secondary maths teacher, 25 weeks, so due the end of May!

The morning sickness wasn't a problem, but 3 hour lessons and a bladder the size of a thimble isn't good! I can now pee and be back in the room in 30 seconds!!!

flickstar I'm with you on the embaressment of the older kids knowing you've had (whisper) s. e. x.

karatekimmi · 16/02/2012 18:34

Sorry stupid iPhone!

Gnomi · 16/02/2012 18:55

Hello everyone, I'm a Secondary English teacher, currently 15 weeks, due at the beginning of August. Work have been brilliant, I was immediately taken off duties, risk assessment done and scans/midwife appointments signed off without a second glance.

I'm considering not going back though after the baby is born... with nursery fees, petrol etc, it barely seems worth the stress. But don't tell anyone!

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